What is "purdah" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "purdah": a state of social isolation

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpəːdɑː/, /ˈpəːdə/

Meaning of "purdah": the traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpəːdɑː/, /ˈpəːdə/

Meaning of "purdah": a screen used in India to separate women from men or strangers

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpəːdɑː/, /ˈpəːdə/

Synonyms:

kerchief, mantle, veil, shawl, bonnet, protector, hat, wimple, cowl, yashmak, babushka, mantilla, coif, capuchin, capuche, close arrest, preventive custody, protective custody, serail, concubines, seraglio, serai, zenana,